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GCFLearning

Improve your career skills by taking one of the online classes or tutorials offered at GCFLearnFree.org. This Goodwill Community Foundation site has classes for computer skills, literacy and math skills -- and all are free.

Visit www.gcflearnfree.org to see the wide range of tutorials on computer basics, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google, and more. There are some mobile apps on offer, so you can learn on the go!

In addition, the career section will help you with career planning, job searching, resume writing, interviewing skills, and job success.

Explore Careers

JobNow
Live coaches [available 2:00-11:00 pm daily] help users strategically target jobs best suited to their interests and qualifications, work on interview skills, and craft effective résumés and cover letters. Includes 24/7 access to a carefully-selected library of job resources. Requires a CRRL library card for access.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
A good choice for career planning. Gives descriptions, working conditions, employment projections, training required, earnings, and more. Created by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Testing and Education Reference Center
Information on colleges, technical schools and executive programs. Find application forms, identify scholarships. Use test-prep ebooks. Practice Civil Service, EMS, firefighter, military, real estate and many more exams. Requires a CRRL library card for access. In addition to the rich array of test prep guidelines, the Testing and Education Reference Center includes career/vocational school search guide, a resume builder, ACT WorkKeys, and the Virtual Career Library. The Virtual Career Library includes a number of short study modules to learn how to find a new career, land the job, and thrive in your new position.

Virginia Job OutlookOccupations projected to have the highest number of openings along with expected salaries broken down by educational attainment.

Look for a Job

Career OneStop
Now featuring a ReEmployment Portal which links directly to unemployment benefits and health care, state job banks, and places to get education and training. Its Service Locator links to services for older workers, literacy programs, and more. Has sections for military transition, résumés & interviews, and career exploration. Created by The U.S. Department of Labor.

Careerbuilder
Leading newspapers and corporations post jobs available nationwide. Build an online résumé and take career tests.

Glassdoor: An Inside Look at Jobs & Companies
"...millions of jobs from thousands of sources — all in one place. Plus, millions of community members have shared their salaries and experiences to help you make better job decisions."

LinkedIn
Social networking for professionals. Create your profile, network with colleagues, and search for jobs.

United States Office of Personnel Management: OPM
USA Jobs links to the official site for federal government job listings. It is possible to apply for jobs online with an interactive form. Has a special section for veterans and uniformed service personnel and includes opportunities for summer employment.

Virginia Jobs
Search by job description, location or agency for state positions in a variety of fields. These are state jobs, and many have state benefits. Created by the Department of Human Resource Management. Their Links to Other Resources includes the link to the Virginia Employment Commission.

Design a Résumé

The Complete Guide to Résumé Writing
"Free help from a professional résumé writer" - Articles on general points of résumé writing as well as specific kinds of résumés: student, career change, functional, and executive. This site also discusses cover letters and includes access to a free résumé writing e-course. Created by BlueSkyResumes.

JobNow
Live coaches [available 2:00-11:00 pm daily] help users strategically target jobs best suited to their interests and qualifications, work on interview skills, and craft effective résumés and cover letters. Includes 24/7 access to a carefully-selected library of job resources. Requires a CRRL library card for access.

Testing and Education Reference Center
Information on colleges, technical schools and executive programs. Find application forms, identify scholarships. Use test-prep ebooks. Practice Civil Service, EMS, firefighter, military, real estate and many more exams. Requires a CRRL library card for access. In addition to the rich array of test prep guidelines, the Testing and Education Reference Center includes career/vocational school search guide, a resume builder, ACT WorkKeys, and the Virtual Career Library. The Virtual Career Library includes a number of short study modules to learn how to find a new career, land the job, and thrive in your new position.